BUILDING STRONG SWIMMERS AND CONFIDENT KIDS
At the Y, we believe that swimming is a life skill. Because of our reach and long history with aquatic programs, the Y is in a unique position to help bridge the gap in the delivery of swim lessons and water safety education in the United States.
Session :
6 Week Sessions 1 day per week
Saturdays
11/13—12/18
Mondays
11/15—12/20
Fees:
Members: $30
Program Participants $50
Youth Swimming Lessons:
LEVEL 1: WATER Acclimation
Kids develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable going underwater voluntarily. In this class, your child will:
- Bob to submerge in the water
- Front and back glide to the wall for five feet with help
- Front and back float for 10 seconds with help
- Roll from back to front and front to back with help
- Jump, push, turn, grab with help
- Swim, float, swim 10 feet with help
Max class size: 10
Saturdays: 10:00am—10:30am 8-Lane Pool
Mondays: 5:00pm—5:30pm 8-Lane Pool
LEVEL 2: WATER MOVEMENT
Kids focus on body position and control, directional change, forward movement in the water and continue to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to do a front and back float on their own.
In this class, your child will:
- Submerge to look at an object on the bottom of the pool
- Front and back glide to the wall for 10 feet
- Front and back float for 20 seconds
- Roll from back to front and front to back
- Jump, push, turn, grab
- Swim, float, swim five yards
- Tread water near the wall for 10 seconds
Max class size: 10
Saturdays: 10:40am—11:10am 8-Lane Pool
Mondays: 5:40pm—6:10pm 8-Lane Pool
LEVEL 3: WATER STAMINA
Kids learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages. The class also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg action. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to swim 10-15 yards on their front and back.
In this class, your child will:
- Retrieve an object in chest-deep water
- Swim on their front and back for 15 yards
- Roll from back to front and front to back
- Jump, push, turn, grab 10 yards
- Swim, float, swim 25 yards
- Tread water for one minute
Max class size: 10
Saturdays: 11:20am—11:50am 8-Lane Pool
Mondays: 6:20pm—6:50pm 8-Lane Pool
PRESCHOOL SWIMMING LESSONS:
LEVEL A : WATER DISCOVERY
Infants and toddlers are introduced to the aquatic environment and encouraged to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet able to respond to verbal cues and jump on land.
Session :
6 Week Sessions 1 day per week
Saturdays
11/13—12/18
Mondays
11/15—12/20
Fees:
Members: $30
Program Participants $50
Parent must accompany child in water.
In this class, you’ll help your child:
- Blow bubbles on the surface of the water
- Move and float with their chin in the water
- Move and float with their head on your shoulder
- Roll form back to front and front to back
- Grab the pool wall
- Enter and exit the water
Saturdays: 10:00am—10:30am Small Pool
Mondays: 5:00pm—5:30pm Small Pool
LEVEL B : WATER exploration
You’ll work with your child to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water.
Parent must accompany child in water.
In this class, you’ll help your child:
- Blow bubbles with nose and mouth submerged in the water
- Move and float while blowing bubbles in the water
- Move and float with their head on your chest
- Roll form back to front and front to back
- Monkey crawl along pool wall
- Enter and exit the water
Saturdays: 10:40am—11:10am Small Pool
Mondays: 5:40pm—6:10pm Small Pool
PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS:
These lessons are designed to give participants individualized attention in order to improve or master their swimming skills. The instructor and the participant/parent determine their goals for the session. Contact the Aquatics Director, Andrew Franklin at afranklin@marionfamilyymca.org
4 Lessons at 30 minutes each
Fees:
Members: $70
Program Participants $115
MARION FAMILY YMCA SWIM TEAM:
The Winter Swim Team 2021 begins October 4th and goes to March 13th
If your swimmer is interested in swim team please contact Aquatics Director, Andrew Franklin for more
information at afranklin@marionfamilyymca.org
COVID-19 Need To Know:
- Participants may not arrive more than 5 minutes prior to their lesson.
- All adult spectators must wear a mask while on pool-deck.
